Grayish Dark Purple

The color #3B3242 is a grayish dark purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 59, 50, 66 and HSL values of 274°, 14%, 23%.

Color Values for #3B3242

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HEX:
#3B3242
RGB:
rgb(59,50,66) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(274,14%,23%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(11%, 24%, 0%, 74%) Copied!

Color Composition of #3B3242

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #3B3242. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 23.1%
Green: 19.6%
Blue: 25.9%

Contrast Analysis for #3B3242

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #3B3242

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #3B3242

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #3B3242

The complementary color for #3B3242 is #3A4332. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #3B3242

The analogous colors for #3B3242 are #343243 and #433242. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #3B3242

The triadic colors for #3B3242 are #433C32 and #32433C. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #3B3242

These are the darker variations of #3B3242. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #2F2835 and #231E28. This progression shows how #3B3242 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #3B3242

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #625B68 and #89848E. This progression shows how #3B3242. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #3B3242

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #3B3242. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #3B3242

Companies and brands that incorporate #3B3242 in their visual identity.

#3B3242 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #3B3242. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #3B3242 is a grayish dark purple with RGB values of 59, 50, 66 and HSL values of 274°, 14%, 23%.

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